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Senior Living Resources to Help Guide You On This Journey

Navigating this senior living journey can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help. Our resources provide valuable insights, guides, and expert advice to support you and your family at every step.

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How to stay safe when living alone
Emotional Wellbeing

Seniors Living Alone: How to Thrive Independently and Stay Safe at Home

April 22, 2024
Quick Summary: More than 27% of older adults in the U.S. live alone, and many of them are doing it…
A headshot of Beverly Burks, regional director of philanthropy and public relations for National Church Residences and mayor of Clarkston, Georgia.
News

Employee Spotlight: Beverly Burks

April 18, 2024
Overseeing community engagement, fundraising, and communication efforts for an entire state takes someone with a lot of passion, creativity, and…
New National Church Residences employees, Tara Aschenbrand, new Chief Human Resources Officer and Adam Axcell, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
News

National Church Residences Announces Tara Aschenbrand to Lead Human Resources and Adam Axcell to Guide Strategy and Growth

April 2, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio ­– National Church Residences is pleased to announce the hiring of new Chief Human Resources Officer, Tara Aschenbrand…
National Church Residences newest senior community ribbon cutting.
News

Celebrating the Grand Opening of Brookwood Point

March 28, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio ­– National Church Residences announces the opening of Brookwood Point, a new $27 million senior community located in…
Paul Koehler, National Church Residences new VP of IT.
News

National Church Residences Names Paul Koehler VP of Information Technology

March 13, 2024
COLUMBUS, Ohio – National Church Residences, a leading provider of senior housing and healthcare services, is pleased to announce the…
A senior couple following cold weather safety tips as they share a moment in the winter snow.
Healthy Living

Avoiding Winter Hazards: 6 Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors

March 8, 2024
Quick Summary: Winter presents specific and serious risks for older adults, from icy sidewalks and hypothermia to vitamin D deficiency…
An elderly woman playing with a jigsaw puzzle, one of the best memory games for seniors to stay sharp.
Healthy Living

Keeping Sharp: 6 Memory Games for Seniors

March 7, 2024
Quick Summary: Mental stimulation is just as important as physical activity for healthy aging, and memory games are one of…
A senior man creating memories with family members at a picnic.
Emotional Wellbeing

How to Create and Celebrate Positive Memories for Seniors

March 6, 2024
Quick Summary: Creating new memories and revisiting old ones offers real health benefits for seniors, including reduced stress, improved recall,…
A senior considering aging in place vs senior living.
Housing

Aging in Place vs. Aging in Community

February 26, 2024
Quick Summary: Both aging in place and moving to a senior living community have real advantages and real trade-offs. This…
A headshot of Amy Woods, executive director at Bristol Village.
News

Employee Spotlight: Amy Woods

February 26, 2024
It takes a group of people to create a sense of community, but sometimes there’s one person in charge of…
A senior man having a difficult conversation with his child about when to stop driving in older age.
Emotional Wellbeing

How to Speak with Your Elderly Parent About Giving up Driving

February 15, 2024
Quick Summary: Asking an aging parent to stop driving is one of the most sensitive conversations a family can have.…
A headshot of Elio Harmon, Director of Strategic Programs at National Church Residences.
News

Employee Spotlight: Elio Harmon

February 6, 2024
National Church Residences is proud to serve tens of thousands of seniors every day – and we only plan to…